Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Blasts Judicial Nominee Emil Bove for Holding Loyalty to Trump Above the Rule of Law
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla Blasts Judicial Nominee Emil Bove for Holding Loyalty to Trump Above the Rule of Law WATCH: Padilla presses Bove on his repeated lies and abuse of power WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) pressed Third Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Emil […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Blasts Judicial Nominee Emil Bove for Holding Loyalty to Trump Above the Rule of Law
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla Blasts Judicial Nominee Emil Bove for Holding Loyalty to Trump Above the Rule of Law WATCH: Padilla presses Bove on his repeated lies and abuse of power WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) pressed Third Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Emil […]
MIL-OSI Security: Fugitive’s Accomplice Killed as U.S. Marshals, Puerto Rico Police Arrest Most Wanted in Mayaguez
Source: US Marshals Service Hato Rey, PR – One person was killed as the U.S. Marshals Violent Offenders Task Force and Puerto Rico Police early Monday arrested in Mayaguez a man wanted for attempted murder and other charges on a warrant that carried a bail of $1.2 million. Jose M. Rodriguez-Torres, aka “La J,” 26, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Case Opposes Homeland Security Funding Measure That Would Cripple Federal Disaster Assistance To State And Local Governments
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Homeland Security, voted yesterday in the full committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations measure. The […]
MIL-Evening Report: Papua New Guinea police blame overrun system for prison breakouts
By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Police in Papua New Guinea say the country’s overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody. Chief Superintendent Clement Dala made the comment after 13 detainees escaped on Tuesday in Simbu Province, including eight who were facing murder charges. Dala said an auxiliary policeman who […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Colleagues in Press Conference on the Golden Dome
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) “We send billions of dollars overseas, and it’s past time that we make an investment in our national security.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) for a press conference to speak on the importance of developing the Golden Dome […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Second arrest made in relation to fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua
Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested and charged a second person in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua on 15 June. As a result of a search warrant yesterday, a 55-year-old man was arrested at a Rotorua address. He is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today charged with accessory after […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Environment Agency launches clean-up operation at Hoad’s Wood
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 News story Environment Agency launches clean-up operation at Hoad’s Wood Waste management experts drive first batches of harmful material away from nationally significant nature site Drone footage of harmful waste being removed from Hoad’s Wood into a lorry Lorries have begun to remove tonnes of harmful […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Southland Momentum Grows: Environment Southland Considers Action on Illegal Israeli Settlements after Invercargill Declines – PSNAA
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) Invercargill Environment Southland agreed today (Wednesday 25th) to commission a staff report considering a procurement policy change to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The step follows a request by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. It places Environment Southland on […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Warren Raises Concerns On Risks of Endless War Against Iran, Presses Commander Nominee for Answers on Military Preparations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren June 25, 2025 Warren: “Donald Trump is once again playing red light, green light. This time, war with Iran.” Warren: “Only Congress can declare war, and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent another endless war.” Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – […]
MIL-OSI USA: McConnell On U.S. Hard and Soft Power at Senate Appropriations Hearing w/ OMB Director Vought
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and a senior member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, participated in today’s full committee hearing where he questioned Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Introduces Legislation to Bolster America’s Nuclear Enterprise
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, introduced the NNSA Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2025 to bolster America’s nuclear enterprise. The legislation would empower the National Nuclear Security Administration […]
MIL-OSI USA: Alford Applauds House Passage of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Alford (Missouri 4th District) Alford Applauds House Passage of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill Washington, June 25, 2025 Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), the Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, issued the following statement after […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 2, Pahiatua
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday 15 May. He was 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road blocked
Source: New Zealand Police At around 9:50am emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road. One person is critically injured. The road is partially blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre. MIL OSI New Zealand News –
MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan, Bicameral Health Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen Veteran Health Care & Stop Waste
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, Mark Takano (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Moore Votes “Yes” on First Appropriations Bill, Which Significantly Increases Funding to the VA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02) Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Riley M. Moore, who is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted “Yes” on the bill. […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy departs Seattle for months-long Arctic deployment
Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/25/2025 06:30 PM EDT News Release U.S. Coast Guard 17th District AlaskaContact: 17th District Public AffairsOffice: (907) 463-2065After Hours: (907) 463-206517th District online newsroom 06/25/2025 06:07 PM EDT SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed Seattle Thursday, beginning its […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police seek footage of night market assaults
Source: New Zealand Police Police is seeking additional footage as part of the investigation into an alleged stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets. Counties Manukau Police charged a 23-year-old man over the incident, who has been remanded in custody to reappear in court next month. “We are aware a number of people filmed the violent […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Allen Votes to Deliver Funding for Veteran Care and National Security
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. H.R. 3944 provides Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for military construction projects, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies that honor our commitment to […]